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River Tavy – Longtimber Tor loop from Mary Tavy

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River Tavy – Longtimber Tor loop from Mary Tavy

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River Tavy – Longtimber Tor loop from Mary Tavy

02:45

9.48km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Dartmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

Drinking Water Dispenser at Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

It's a tap installed outside a wooden shed of the electrical department and as close as you can get to a public fountain.

Push the wooden lever hard to start the water flow, and enjoy.

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1.50 km

Rope Swing by the River in Dartmoor National Park

Highlight • River

1.57 km

Wooden bridge over the River Tavy

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wooden bridge spans over the River Tay creating a picturesque setting. There are scattered stones and pebbles on the riverbanks, and a little seat too, which make the perfect …

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1.67 km

River Tavy

Highlight • Natural

Winding peacefully through Dartmoor, the River Tavy is one of Devon's wildest rivers. Forming high in Dartmoor, the river meanders through Tavistock before joining the River Tamar. Popular among walkers, …

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1.74 km

Longtimber Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Longtimber Tor is a small tor nestled next to the River Tavy and hidden amongst a jungle of greens and shrubbery. If you do manage to scramble amongst the bushes …

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1.97 km

Troublesome Gulch

Highlight • Trail

not good for bikes except MTBs

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2.49 km

St Peter's Church, Peter Tavy

Highlight • Religious Site

impressive granite exterior, probably C14 origin.
* peaceful atmosphere on the graveyard with some interesting (and old) tombstones.

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9.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

2.63 km

1.18 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.26 km

1.71 km

1.00 km

884 m

545 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

11°C

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River Tavy – Longtimber Tor loop from Mary Tavy

Drinking Water Dispenser at Dartmoor National Park

Rope Swing by the River in Dartmoor National Park

Wooden bridge over the River Tavy

River Tavy

Longtimber Tor

Troublesome Gulch

St Peter's Church, Peter Tavy

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